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Comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll shot dead at 52 in Mississippi
Celebrity News Comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll shot dead at 52 in Mississippi New Delhi: American comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll, known for his stand-up routines, has died at the age of 52 after a shooting in Mississippi. Carroll was shot...

Comedian Reginald Carroll shot dead in Mississippi
American comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, 52, was shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi, on August 20. Police confirmed one suspect is in custody. Carroll, known for appearances on Showtime at the Apollo and The Parkers, was mourned by the comedy...

Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
People in Mississippi no longer have access to Bluesky. "If you access Bluesky from a Mississippi IP address, you'll see a message explaining why the app isn't available," announced a Bluesky blog post Friday. The reason is a new Mississippi law...

Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi
Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, a well-known name in Baltimore’s comedy circuit, has passed away after a shooting incident in Southaven, Mississippi. He was 52. According to police, officers were dispatched to Burton Lane on Wednesday following reports...

Comedian Reginald Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi At 52, Brother Jonathan Carroll Pens Emotional Note & Requests Privacy
Comedian Reginald Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi At 52, Brother Jonathan Carroll Pens Emotional Note & Requests Privacy | Photo Via Instagram In a shocking turn of events, Baltimore-based comic Reginald "Reggie" Carroll died at the age of 52...

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths
Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state's infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. In Mississippi, 9.7 infants died for every 1,000 live births...

Mississippi’s oldest cigar shop expands in JXN
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - After 55 years in business, the state’s oldest cigar and pipe tobacco store is expanding and they’re staying right here in the capital city. The Country Squire has sat in The Quarter on Lakeland Drive in Jackson for over...

A third of the U.S. economy is already in a recession or at high risk, and another third is stagnating, Zandi warns
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi continued to sound the alarm on the risk of a downturn, warning that states accounting for nearly a third of U.S. GDP are already in a recession or at high risk of slipping into one. Meanwhile, another...

Daigle: Iberville needs voice in La. 1.industrial plans
Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle is advocating for Iberville Parish's involvement in discussions regarding the RiverPlex MegaPark development planned near Donaldsonville. The industrial park, potentially housing projects like a Hyundai...

Baltimore Comic Reginald Carroll Shot Dead in Mississippi, Police Arrest a Suspect
Baltimore comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll was shot dead in Mississippi, police said. A suspect has been arrested as tributes from fans and fellow comedians continue to pour in. Baltimore-based comic Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has died at the age...

Schlapper's local knowledge seals Bassmaster Elite win at Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis., Aug. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pat Schlapper was surprised by his first Bassmaster Elite trophy, but not his second. The latter — this week's season-ending Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Upper Mississippi River — fulfilled...

Entertainment News | Comedian Reginald Carroll Killed in Mississippi Shooting
Los Angeles [US], August 25 (ANI): Baltimore-based comic Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has died at the age of 52, PEOPLE reported. Carroll, best known for his stand-up comedy shows across the country, was shot in Southaven, Mississippi, on Wednesday,...

Bluesky Shuts Down in Mississippi Due to New Age Verification Laws
Decentralized social app Bluesky has opted to shut down access in Mississippi, as a result of the state’s recently updated user age requirements, which Bluesky says will be impossible for it to abide by, given its staffing and capacity. Under...

Comedian Reginald Carroll Killed In Mississippi Shooting
Baltimore-based comic Reginald “Reggie” Carroll died after a fatal shooting in Mississippi, according to Southaven Police, CBS reported. He was 52. Per law enforcement, officers responded to the Burton Lane area regarding a shooting, where they...

Who was Reggie Carroll? Baltimore comedian, known as Knockout King of Comedy, killed in Mississippi shooting
Baltimore comedian Reggie Carroll, known as ‘The Knockout King of Comedy,’ has been shot dead in Mississippi, TMZ reported. According to law enforcement, the shooting took place last week in Southaven. Who was Reggie Carroll? Comedian killed in...

High unemployment rates among Black women have St. Louis-area economists concerned
Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Unemployment rates across the nation are rising among Black Americans, but...

Federal judge orders Mississippi Supreme Court to redraw district lines
U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock ruled the Mississippi Supreme Court electoral map violates the Voting Rights Act and dilutes Black voting power. That means Mississippi must redraw the map. The current Mississippi Supreme Court electoral map was...

Alligator spotted near Mississippi school, prompting lockdown
MISSISSIPPI — An alligator was spotted near Faith Academy in Pearl, Mississippi, causing teachers and students to remain indoors on Friday. Wildlife officials, fire crews, and police responded to safely remove the alligator from a pond near the...

Donald Trump Has Warning for Wes Moore After Maryland Governor's Criticism
President Donald Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore have ignited a war of words after the president revealed he might deploy the National Guard to several major cities across the country—including Baltimore—in a sweeping crime crackdown similar...

Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Aug. 23, 2025
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 23, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Aug. 23 drawing 03-05-10-11-12 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...